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Red Rock Canyon Gear Checklist

Everything you need for your Red Rock Canyon adventure. 1 required items and 1 recommended items.

2Total Items
1Required
1Recommended
🎒
Required
BearVault

BV500 Bear Canister

Required for wilderness areas with bear activity

2 lbs 9 ozrequiredfood-storage
$79.95
🎒
Recommended
Nemo

Nemo Hornet Elite 2P

Ultralight 2-person tent perfect for backpacking

2 lbsultralightbackpacking
$449.95

Gear Tips for Red Rock Canyon

⚠️ Required Gear

  • •One liter of water per person for each hour of hiking, plus treatment for river water
  • •Shoes you can soak, because the route crosses the creek repeatedly
  • •Long pants for the poison ivy sections
  • •WAG bag or another human waste containment system
  • •Colorado fishing license if anyone 16 or older in your group plans to fish

✓ Recommended Gear

  • •Poison ivy wash for after the trip
  • •Bear-resistant food storage, since bears are in the area
  • •Trekking poles for the creek crossings
  • •A printed map, because the route is unmarked and unmaintained

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
  • •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
  • •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
  • •Check current regulations as some items may be required seasonally.

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